Michael Cooper vs. Joe Stephens Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Stephens and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Michael Cooper

vs.

Joe Stephens

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Joe Stephens: 1996-97 to 1999-00

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Joe Stephens 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Joe Stephens 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Joe Stephens 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Joe Stephens 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Joe Stephens 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Joe Stephens 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Joe Stephens 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Joe Stephens 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Joe Stephens 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joe Stephens 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joe Stephens 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joe Stephens 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Joe Stephens 71

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Joe Stephens 45

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Joe Stephens 12

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Joe Stephens 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Joe Stephens 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Joe Stephens 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Joe Stephens .357

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Joe Stephens .190

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Joe Stephens .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Joe Stephens 3.9 (1998)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Joe Stephens 2.8 (2000)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Joe Stephens 0.8 (2000)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Joe Stephens 1.5 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Joe Stephens 0.2 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Joe Stephens -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Joe Stephens -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joe Stephens -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joe Stephens -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joe Stephens -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Joe Stephens -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Joe Stephens -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Joe Stephens -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Joe Stephens -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Joe Stephens -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Joe Stephens 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Joe Stephens -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Joe Stephens -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Joe Stephens -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Joe Stephens -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Joe Stephens -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Joe Stephens -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Joe Stephens -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Joe Stephens -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.